1997 Kia Sephia Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Kia Sephia, 4% of the 205 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving about any MPH vehicle will suddenly accelerate without a prior warning.consumer will step on brakes pedal to stop acceleration, but vehicle will not stop, and concerned about fact of an accident. Transmission failed. Brakes make noise due to rotor failure. Wiper blades failed. Battery failed.”
NHTSA complaint #879923, filed 2001-02“At various speeds overdrive light flashes off and loses power. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and have not been able to duplicate problem. After the 7th time dealer replaced the throttle sensor and the car is running fine.”
NHTSA complaint #874173, filed 2000-10“On mar 10 2001 consumer was ready to pull out into traffic with foot on brake vehicle suddenly accelerated, and hit another vehicle. Vehicle accelerated once before in 1999, but there was no accident.”
NHTSA complaint #883789, filed 2001-03“Consumer experiencing problem with vehicle partly stalling, and within seconds the vehicle would accelerate. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on numerous times, but condition still occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #824746, filed 1998-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Kia Sephia
75 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsElectrical system
31 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Kia Sephia
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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